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David Michaelis joined Hertz Farm Management in August 2025 as a Farm Manager and Real Estate Salesperson at the company’s office in Omaha, NE. He grew up on a grain and livestock family farm 15 miles west of West Point, NE.

Before joining Hertz, David has managed grain and agronomy facilities for Aurora and Heartland coop over the past 17 years. His passion for Agriculture has grown over the years from helping his dad farm to managing various facilities in Nebraska and Iowa since graduating from college.

David is a member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.

David and his wife, Jennifer, live in Omaha with their three children, Connor, Addyson, and Wyatt. He enjoys attending their sporting events and coaches’ baseball for his youngest Wyatt. David loves spending time with his family and friends. David and his family own Redline Athletics in southwest Omaha which is a speed, agility, and strength training facility for young athletes 8-18 years old.

Arnold joined Hertz Farm Management’s Avondale office in October 2025. He studied agriculture at the University of Arizona and finished his last year of studies at Brigham Young University – Idaho, graduating in 2018. Arnold has been heavily involved in managing Almond, Walnut and Pistachio farms across California and northern Arizona for the past five years.

Having been raised in central Arizona, Arnold grew up admiring the gritty hard work of farming in the desert. He had many internships during his time at the University of Arizona working with arid soils scientists, entomologists, and learning to utilize drones in Agriculture. As a Farm Manager, he has led massive projects, turning barren desert land into lush forests. He utilizes his background in science, technology, and farm management to ensure that Herts Farm Management’s clients are well taken care of.

Aside from his role with Hertz, Arnold is also a current member of the Arizona Air National Guard, serving as an Aircraft Maintenance Manager. He has been deployed in various roles, serving on local Arizona task forces, as well as foreign operations in the Middle east. Arnold cherishes every minute he gets to be at home with his beautiful wife Sammie, and their three children, Elena, Cruz and Rolland.

Evan joined Hertz Farm Management in November of 2025 as a professional farm manager in the Monticello, IL office. He graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's degree in Agribusiness. During his time at ISU, he completed internships with Evergreen FS, Bayer Crop Science, and AHW, gaining broad hands-on experience across the agricultural industry. He also has a strong background in precision agriculture. 

Evan grew up active in his family's corn and soybean farming operation in the Mahomet, Illinois area, where he developed a lifelong passion for production agriculture. 

Grace joined Hertz Farm Management in January 2026 as an appraisal trainee. 

Grace graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Social Work and Psychology. During her time at Iowa, she was involved with Salt Company and gained experience working with inpatient pediatric psychiatric patients and children with autism. 

After graduating, Grace discovered an interest in agriculture-related business and pursued opportunities to learn more through a job shadows and ride-alongs with farmland professionals. 

Grace is currently involved with the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers - Iowa Chapter and Cottage Grove Church. 

Lauren joined Hertz Farm Management in February 2026 as an Administrative Professional in the Mankato, MN office. 

Lauren earned a B.A. in communications from the University of Iowa. Prior to joining Hertz, she worked as a Project Manager in Portland, Oregon, where she supported the design and production of custom displays for tradeshows and events. 

Born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Lauren moved to Mankato in 2023 with her husband, Adam. She is passionate about helping others. 

Elyse joined Hertz Farm Management in March 2026 with a background in property valuation and real estate. She became a licensed Real Estate Agent in 2018 and has experience assisting clients through complex decisions.

Prior to joining Hertz, Elyse worked as an Agricultural Appraiser for Blue Earth County, specializing in analyzing property values, market trends, and tax assessments. Her experience in both appraisal and real estate provides a well-rounded perspective that helps landowners better understand the value of their property to help them make informed decisions. She is currently a member of the National Association of Realtors, Realtors of Minnesota, and Realtors Association of Southern Minnesota.

In her spare time, Elyse values time spent with family and enjoying the outdoors.